South Carolina House Bill 4640: Orders of Protection

South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 20-4-20, Relating To Domestic Abuse Protection Definitions, So As To Add A Definition For "victim Advocate"; By Amending Section 20-4-40, Relating To Petitions For An Order Of Protection, So As To Allow A Victim Advocate To File A Petition For An Order Of Protection Or A Motion For Further Relief On Behalf Of A Household Member; And By Amending Section 20-4-50, Relating To Hearings On A Petition For An Order Of Protection, So As To Make Conforming Changes.

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (2026-01-13)

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